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Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: DM9519236

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This custom-fit base plate kit lets you hook up your tow bar to your vehicle. Tabless design provides a clean, unobtrusive look for your towed car even when not hooked up. Simple bolt-on installation. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Demco. Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number DM9519236 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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Demco Tow Bar Base Plate - DM9519236

Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
Ready for Flat Towing: Creates secure attachment points for your tow bar during RV travel.
Blends In When Not Towing: Tabless design leaves no visible brackets for a clean, factory look.
Fast Hookup and Release: Twist-lock arms insert and remove easily for quick setup at campsites.
Keeps Hardware Protected: Snap-on receiver covers block dirt to prevent seizing or corrosion.
Built to Last: Durable steel construction spreads towing force evenly across the chassis.

Features to know about

Made for a Clean Front End: Tabless Design with Removable Arms

If you like your setup to look clean when you’re not towing, this base plate keeps things simple and hidden. The tabless design leaves no crossbar or protruding brackets in sight, and the tabs stay on your tow bar rather than sticking out from your bumper. Snap-in high-density polyethylene covers keep dirt and debris out of the receivers so the arms slide in and out smoothly the next time you hook up.

Demco Tabless Base Plate receiver covers protecting vehicle tow points from dirt and debris when tow bar is not attached.

Demco Tabless Base Plate receiver pull ear covers snapped onto base plate openings to prevent dirt buildup.

Quick Hookup Every Time: Twist-Lock, Pin-Secure Arms

Getting connected is straightforward thanks to the twist-lock attachment. Each tow bar arm inserts into the receiver, twists to lock, and secures with a pull pin for an extra layer of safety. When it’s time to disconnect, just pull the pin, twist, and remove. It’s a clean and repeatable motion that makes solo hookups easy. The bracket spacing is 25-5/16" center to center, with a bracket height of 15-1/2", so you can size the rest of your towing gear around it.

Demco Tabless Base Plate kit showing tow bar arms connecting to vehicle base plate receivers for easy hookup and disconnect.

Demco Tabless Base Plate showing quick-connect tow bar arm attachment to vehicle for easy towing setup.

Strong Where It Counts: Steel Construction That Spreads the Load

This sturdy base plate bolts directly to your chassis with no welding required. The design spreads towing forces evenly to help reduce stress on your suspension while providing dependable support through long hauls. It’s built from durable steel for a solid connection you can count on trip after trip.

Reuse Your Setup: Broad Tow Bar Compatibility with Adapter Options

If you already own a tow bar, chances are it’ll work here. This base plate is compatible with all Demco Victory Series tow bars and adaptable for use with Demco Kwik-Tow or other manufacturers’ tow bars when paired with the correct adapter (sold separately). An included electrical bracket makes it easy to mount a round electrical connector plug up front so your wiring stays organized and ready to go.

Demco Tabless Base Plate adapter for use with Kwik-Tow and other brand tow bars, showing compatibility options.

Demco Kwik-Tow base plate adapter used for connecting different tow bars to Demco tabless base plates.

DIY Ready: Bolt-On Install with Included Hardware

For those who like tackling projects themselves, this kit offers a straightforward bolt-on installation—no welding required. The hardware and instructions come in the box, making setup clear from start to finish while giving you a clean, secure fit that’s ready for years of use.

Specs

Dimensions

Distance between brackets: 25-5/16"
Bracket height: 15-1/2"

Warranty

Limited warranty: 1-Year

Compatibility

Roadmaster Tracker, Falcon 2, Falcon All-Terrain, Blackhawk, Blackhawk All-Terrain, and Sterling tow bars with serial numbers up to 14,500: DM9523036
Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain, Sterling All-Terrain, and Sterling tow bars with serial numbers 14,501 and above: DM9523062
Roadmaster Eagle and Eagle 8000: DM9523014
Roadmaster Falcon 5250: DM9523023
Blue Ox: No adapter needed
etrailer: No adapter needed
Demco Kwik-Tow: No adapter needed
Curt Rambler: No adapter needed
Curt Seeker: No adapter needed

9519236 Demco RV Tabless Baseplates

Installation Details DM9519236 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2009 - 2014 Honda Fit

4.7

456 reviews

5 Stars		(383)
4 Stars		(50)
3 Stars		(12)
2 Stars		(2)
1 Star		(9)

by: Maurice 03/01/2020

2013 Honda Fit

Good product however instructions are not very clear as far as cutting the front grill. I had to cut a lot more then instructed. Also, missing are the two plugs to install when not in use.

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by: Guillermo 07/26/2018

2009 Honda Fit

This base plate was easy to install and I never attempted anything like this in my life. The instructions were very clear and easy to understand. I had to purchase a torque wrench and some facia removal tools, but the installation went very smoothly.

by: Blaine 07/21/2025

2010 Honda Fit

by: John 01/13/2023 One Year Later

by: James 07/19/2021

2009 Honda Fit

by: 2driftrs 08/01/2026 One Year Later

I gave this 5 stars based on design and durability.Installation, however, is somewhere between 3 and 4 stars. Installation can be a real challenge, and even the best back yard mechanic might be a tad frustrated. The biggest problem in installation is NOT installing but getting ready to install. Removal od the tow bar hooks took more time than installing the base plates. We're talking a 2018 F-150 XLT Sport 4X4 crew cab. The pics show the finished product and the location of the safety can\bles.

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by: Rich W 11/21/2025

2024 Jeep Wrangler

Just installed the Demco Tabless Base Plate and included 6 pin wire bracket. It was very straightforward and anyone who is a little mechanically inclined, can do it with ease. The etrailer video was incredibly helpful. I followed it step by step and had no issues. I love that it is a direct bolt-to-frame base plate and does not need any modifications. I spent a bit more time cutting out the gravel guard to form-fit the tabless connectors. The adapters are sleek and blend right in to the front end. Love how it turned out.

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Nick S.

11/24/2025

That is great to hear! I am glad the install went well for you and that you were able to use our video for help. What are you towing your vehicle with?

by: Daniel 03/21/2026

2025 Ford Maverick

Was able to install without issues using 2 washers between base plate and the upper brace and none on the bottom, otherwise followed the video. Works great!

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Gwendolyn Y.

4/2/2026

Install looks great! When's the first trip you're taking the Maverick on?

by: Henry 10/10/2025

Now that I have actually used the tow bar and base plates I am very happy with my purchase. Sets up easy and when not in use the cover plates make for a great appearance on the truck.

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Lazer S.

10/14/2025

Set up looks great, Henry! Where was your first trip with everything?

Henry

10/14/2025

@LazerS, We went to Solomons Island MD for a shakedown trip.

by: Virgil T 09/27/2026

The Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit with Removable Arms was an excellent choice for our 2026 Ford Maverick. We just completed our first trip using it, and the system performed flawlessly.

I especially appreciate the clean, minimal appearance when the removable arms are out. There are no prominent brackets left showing, and installation required no modifications to the fascia or grille—both were very important to us.

We also used etrailer’s installer locator to find Big Country Trailers and Toppers in Montrose, Colorado, and they did a fantastic job with the installation. We are extremely pleased with the fit, appearance, and performance of this base plate kit, as well as the installer experience.

by: Larry 09/30/2026

The base plate kit was fairly easy to install; however, I did need to space out the main base plates with washers of about a good 1/8th inch to clear the lower radiator. I also fabricated an L shaped shelf and u-bolts to attach to front of main cross member to mount 6 pin connector and break-away switch. All appears to be good and solid. Have not attached to RV yet as I am still working on wiring.

by: Robert 07/28/2026 One Year Later

I would give the tow bar a minus numberif possible. I bought it in hopes of not cutting up the shutter housing on my 2025 Maverick Hybrid. Well the bolt holes did not line up. I spoke with the Demco Engineers about the issue and they said that I must have a bent frame. My vehicle was two weeks old from the manufacturing date and all the rest of the pieces in the front assembly fit perfectly from Ford. I lad less then 200 miles on the unit. I made some cuts in the bar to allow more movement with the approval of Demco and still I could not get the front facia on. I called installers and they said they just cut away whatever is needed to get a tow bar on. None that I talked to at 3 places had as yet done this model installation. E trailer accepted my return and I put a roadmaster bar on.

by: Gerald 04/05/2025 One Year Later

I use only Demco baseplates as they are the only brand that mount with no cutting or drilling. The Excalibar tow bar is very well made and handles my Jeep Gladiator with ease. It's also very simple and easy to hook and unhook. The excellent "how to" videos from etrailer sure helped me make the correct purchase decision.

Brooke M.

5/7/2025

Why thank you, Gerald! Glad we could get you on the right path to towing. Where all have you taken the Gladiator?

Gerald B. One Year Later

4/8/2026

The Demco base plate for our 2025 Jeep Gladiator is still the best choice out there. It required no drilling or cutting and is easily swapped out as we lease our Jeep and need to put it on the next Jeep every year. Also very easy to hook up and very robust construction.

by: Pete 03/19/2026

Bottom bolts seem kind of a weak install in my opinion, I was able to put my facia back on with not cutting so that was good.

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Kate F.

3/25/2026

Just as long as you torqued them down to spec, you will be just find Pete. Where did you go for the first trip?

by: Richard 03/14/2025 One Year Later

Straight forward install. I have towed the Maverick about 7000 miles with no issues. The pins are a wee bight tight when mating to my Blue Ox tow bar. But that is loosening with time. A nice improvement would be a heavy duty mount for the umbilical plug

Gwendolyn Y.

3/14/2025

Hey Richard, great feedback on the heavy duty mount I can send that along to Demco. Sounds like you have been to some awesome places between all those miles. Is there a place you would consider a must go to that you have traveled to?

Richard One Year Later

3/14/2026

1.5 years later, 15k miles later, zero issues with baseplate, still estatic about the maverick as a toad

by: Scott 07/31/2025

2025 Ford Ranger

This does not fit my 2025 ranger. I attached are a few images of the mounting location for the 9519343 base plate on my 2025 Ford Ranger with the Lariat trim and the 2.7l v6 motor. The aluminum colored piece interferes with the horizontal bar connecting the actual base plates. The base plate mounting holes are 31.5" apart, whereas the receiving nuts on the truck frame are 30.5" apart. I am returning this and have ordered a Blue Ox base plate.

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by: Mark 07/23/2026

2018 Ford Expedition

Lock tight both TUBES hard as a rock.
YOU Don't need lock tight at all as all threads in the nuts are lousy and no way to hand start anything. Had to run 4 or 5 bolts through each nut with an impact to free them up a bit. They should have piolet starter on each bolt and all threads should be clear enough for a hand start. This kit worked well as it does not require the bumper to be removed. BUT: LOUSEY BOLTS AND NUTS ADDED AT LEAST 30 MIN TO FIGHTING EVERY BOLT TO GET IT STARTED. 5 STARS FOR THE KIT. 1/2 STAR FOR THE BOLTS WITHOUT PIOLET AND NUTS THAT CAN NOT BE HAND STARTED.

by: Mike g. 08/19/2026

2001 jeep Wrangler

Order was shipped and received timely. Both products purchased look to be well made. Haven’t installed yet currently using a demco set up on a 2001 Cherokee sport. Up graded to a 2020 wrangler needing a new base plate and lighting. Eager to install on the new buggy!

by: Rich 08/16/2026

ford Ranger

Very easy to install except for one item. The core support bolt holes need to be moved out about 1/4 inch. Had to trim the hole on the plastic shutter surround. Otherwise great fit on 2026 Ford Ranger. I’ve done many of these and this was the easiest. Price is definitely too much. Haven’t towed with it yet but looking forward to it.

by: Stephen 07/17/2026

2024 Ford Bronco

This was NOT the easiest install. Lots of grinding and cutting of stock parts. Then the effort required to align all the holes after said grinding and cutting took considerable effort. eTrailer needs to do specific video on this product so buyers know what to expect. I can say this product is worth the effort but boy oh boy know what you’re getting into.

by: Ronald 12/21/2024 One Year Later

Product seems very well designed and manufactured. Minor reaming of a couple of the holes was needed to align with truck frame. We used it with a Blueox tow bar so towing was flawless. I highly recommend this base plate.

Ronald One Year Later

12/22/2025

Base plate has performed flawlessly over approximately 16,000 kilometers of towing. Highly recommend.

Gwendolyn Y.

12/22/2025

@Ronald Wow! Sounds like some serious traveling! What kind of travel plans are you looking forward to in 2026?

by: Jeremiah 09/27/2025

2025 Ford Maverick

Super Duper customer support! I had an issue with a product and Lauren got me all set up on what I needed to get the job done in a fast time frame.

Jeremiah One Year Later

9/28/2026

Year in and as good as day one. We have zig zagged across the us and back this year and love the base plate.

Christopher H.

9/28/2026

@Jeremiah Happy to hear the # DM38CV is holding up well. You have any trips planned for the fall?

by: Jerry 06/25/2026

2026 Jeep Wrangler

Quality product with fast free shipping. Although it arrived with damage to the box from the baseplate moving around during shipping, there was no damage to the baseplate itself. Installed relatively easily according to the instructions.

by: Dave 06/21/2026

The quality and fit up was great, the only comment is the safety cables are too short and not able to use them. If you are looking at this product i would recommend it, just keep in mind you have to buy cables

by: Richard 03/09/2025

The face plate fit very well on my 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Overland. Even though on the Etrailer website, it says it will not fit, but it definitely does. The instructions are a little vague about which way to turn the center crossbar. In my case, I had to turn it upside down from how it shows in the parts layout on the front page of the instructions. Also the photo below showing the installation without the bumper cover on, has it the wrong way for my vehicle. I turned it over after I took that photo. I opted not to cut up the lower honeycomb grill and just leave it off, which allowed me to install the 6-pin connector and the breakaway switch very neatly with the supplied bracket. And if I ever remove the face plate, I can put back the original honeycomb grill and the vehicle will be 100% back to as purchased. I did not have to drill any holes whatsoever for the installation.

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Parts Needed To Flat Tow A 2012 Honda Fit
Hi Jennifer, From what I can find in the online owner's manual you should be able to flat tow your 2012 Honda Fit, but you'll have a list of steps to complete to get it ready to tow. As for the parts needed I have the following recommendations: Baseplate: Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM9519236. Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR. This tow bar comes with safety cables included and has a built in rise/drop to help keep itself level between the motorhome and Fit. Tow...
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Can You Flat Tow A 2012 Honda Fit And What Parts Are Recommended?
Hello Jennifer, thanks for reaching out. According to Honda, the Fit models from 2008 to 2013 can be flat towed and this includes both the manual and automatic transmission models. Here are the parts I recommend for flat towing your 2012 Honda Fit: - Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # DM9519236 - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # e34ZR - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 - Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow...
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Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2011 Honda Fit
To flat tow a 2011 Honda Fit you'll need the following components: Baseplate: Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM9519236. Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR. This tow bar comes with safety cables bracketed to the arms to help prevent them from dragging on the ground. The head and shank also offer a bit of adjustability to help keep the tow bar level between the motorhome and Fit. Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This...
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Can a 2013 Honda Fit With Automatic Transmission Be Flat-Towed
The 2013 Honda Fit Online Reference Manual on page 159 states that both manual and automatic transmission equipped Fit models can indeed be towed behind a motor home if the specific preparation procedures shown are followed. Those procedures are critical to avoid damage to the vehicle. I urge you to review and follow the guidelines shown in your owners manual and if you have any uncertainty contact your local Honda dealership for clarification about your particular vehicle. The vehicle...
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Can Demco Base Plate Connect to Roadmaster Tow Bar
To use the Demco base plate you have of part # DM9519236 with the Roadmaster Tow Bar part # RM-522 the correct adapter you need is the # RM-034 as the two cannot connect directly since they are different manufacturers/designs.
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For your 2010 Honda Fit I recommend the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # DM9519236 and the Demco Dominator Non-Binding Tow Bar - Victory Series - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 7,500 lbs Item # DM9511008. The base plate comes with removable arms the mount on the tow bar. You would remove the current brackets on the tow bar by removing the nut and bolt and replacing them with the removable arms that come with the base plate. This ensures that when you disconnect the tow bar from...
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Does the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit Fit the 2013 Honda Fit
Yes, the Demco kit # DM9519236 does fit on your 2013 Honda Fit. The Demco Commander Tow Bar # DM9511012 is compatible with the base plates. In addition to the tow bar, you will need lighting, and supplemental braking. For lighting, you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-152-LED with the connector adapter # DM9523004. The good thing about this kit is that you will not have to cut and splice into the vehicle wiring. You also need to pull a fuse in the Fit. Use the FuseMaster buypass...
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I checked with Demco and the base plate kit part # DM9519236 that you referenced is compatible with your Demco Aluminator directly.
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The Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # DM9519236 is a great option for your 2009 Honda Fit. I recommend using the Demco Commander II Non-Binding Tow Bar # DM9511012 with this that comes with the safety cables. For your tow bar wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 along with the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass - 13" - 20-Amp Mini-Fuse # RM76511. For your braking system I recommend the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental...
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